Lambing Days begin at Pioneer Farm

Even the sheep are ready for spring this year at Enjoy Pioneer Farm's Lambing Days. Throughout the month of March, they will open the farm, 17N400 Big Timber Road in Hampshire, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays for people to hold the newborn baby lambs. At 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., watch the sheep being sheared.

Admission is $4 or $20 maximum for families. Along with the lambs, they have chickens, chicks hatching and a rabbit to see and hold.

The lambing days are a fun time to be able to get up close to a sheep, feel the wool, and hold the sweet faced baby lambs, Learn about what they eat, what they are like and where your clothes come from. Don't forget to bring your camera!

For details about Lambing Days, call (847) 683-2863 or visit the Web site at www.enjoypioneerfarm.com.

Pioneer Farm is one mile west of Route 47 on the south side of Big Timber Road, with a 100-year-old red barn with white arches on barn doors.

The hosts are Lane, Carol and Martin Burnidge. They grow and sell potted perennials, hanging baskets, sweet corn, tomatoes, pumpkins and handmade Christmas wreaths in addition to the sheep. Everything that is sold is grown right here on the farm. School and other groups are welcome any time, by appointment.